Can you recommend a delicious slow cooker beef stew recipe?

Slow cooker beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a chilly evening. Here is a delicious recipe that will warm you up from the inside out:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bay leaf

1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
2. Add the beef to the bowl and toss until well coated.
3. In a large slow cooker, combine the beef, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, and bay leaf.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
5. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

This recipe serves 6 and can be served with crusty bread or over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes. It's the perfect hearty meal for a cold night in.

If you prefer a thicker stew, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last hour of cooking. This will help thicken the broth and make the stew even heartier.